The Latrobe Smoking Support Service: A quantitative study of participants in a regional area

Author:

Porter Joanne E.1ORCID,Soldatenko Daria2ORCID,Borgelt Kaye3,Sewell Lauren3,Prokopiv Valerie1,Simic Megan1,James Michelle1,Reimers Vaughan1

Affiliation:

1. Collaborative Evaluation & Research Centre (CERC) Federation University Australia Churchill Victoria Australia

2. Collaborative Evaluation & Research Centre (CERC) Federation University Australia Mt Helen Victoria Australia

3. Gippsland Primary Health Network Traralgon Victoria Australia

Abstract

AbstractBackground and AimsMore than 70% of current smokers in Australia have a definite plan to stop smoking and around half of them try to quit every year. Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) was commissioned by Gippsland Primary Health Network to establish Latrobe Smoking Support Service (LSSS) to break down barriers to accessing services and increase support for smoking cessation. This research aims to assess the feasibility of an ongoing smoking cessation support service and determine the effect the LSSS has on client smoking behavior.MethodsQuantitative data were collected for the LSSS situated at LCHS during the period from September 2021 to March 2022. A new client survey, a returning client survey, and a 6‐week follow‐up survey were conducted by Clinic staff. The consent forms were obtained from the clients. A total of 117 clients attended the LSSS at least once, and a further 315 returning client sessions were conducted. The data analysis was undertaken by means of various descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, such as multiple linear regression analysis.ResultsThe research findings demonstrate the strong positive effect of the LSSS in helping clients to change their smoking behavior. Results of multiple regression analysis highlight the significant role of behavioral intervention strategies in the LSSS's success. A combination of both nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and counseling was a key contributor to the project's success.ConclusionThis research proposed and tested the model of a smoking cessation support service that combines a comprehensive mix of services for smokers including free NRT, free counseling, and ongoing support of counselors or/and nurse practitioners.

Publisher

Wiley

Reference31 articles.

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